A passive buyer is someone who is not intentionally searching for a property right now, but who will enter the market to buy when they see a property that is perfect for them. Passive buyers are highly emotional. They fall in love with a property because it seems to tick all the boxes they want…
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Planning for where you should live in your sunset years is one of the most important tasks of your life. There’s no right or wrong answer as so much depends on personal circumstance and the support you enjoy from your family. You can dive straight into a retirement village, choose to live in your existing…
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The marketing plan created by your real estate agent to sell your home reveals their strategic approach to how they will get the price you expect within the timeframe you’ve nominated. While your agent will cover the costs of advertising and promoting your property, it pays to ask for details about their marketing plan so…
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Condo and apartment designs are always moving with the times, embracing new technologies that enhance lifestyle while never losing sight of providing the modern idea of a comfortable, stylish home. Global best practices are quickly implemented by local designers who pick up the latest buzz of excitement in new home living. New trends can either…
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Buying a new condo is a completely different process from buying a previously owned property. The most tangible asset on which to make a judgment is the land component. All you have to go on is a floor plan, scale models, photographic simulations and the reputation of the construction company. So, sometimes the whole process…
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Once you have found a condo that ticks all the boxes in terms of size and location, it’s time to double down on the basic inspection and discuss the quality of the opportunity with your agent. Here’s a shortlist of specific checks you should conduct when you view the property before you make your final…
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If we’re lucky enough, we will all experience ‘golden years’ and with their arrival comes decisions about how and where we want to live in our old age. You don’t have to be approaching your senior years to be confronted by this reality. The children of elderly parents are often involved in these conversations and…
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Buying off-the-plan offers you a great opportunity to make a profit from real estate but is always a calculated risk. With a development planned, or in the midst of construction, you’ll can sometimes gain an advantageous price compared with completed buildings, and a 10% deposit gets you in the market quickly. If property values are…
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The marketing plan presented by an agent reveals much about their strategic approach to selling your property. Advertising is not a perfect science and is always constrained by the likely return on investment. You should consider a minimum spend of $2000 for a four-bedroom family home, which should be sufficient to gain attention across a…
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If your home is near a top-performing school and you think that’s it’s time to sell, then it’s possible you’re sitting on a potential gold mine. Property within the catchment area of Australia’s highest-ranking schools command a price premium of up to 15% – and that can mean tens of thousands of dollars more for…
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